THE TOP SEED: What a season Wall (13-2-3) has fashioned. Angela Colletti commands defensive attention but be careful. Too much steered her way only invites Kyleigh Reckage. Sam Leyh, Bre Collazo and Becky Dinis to step to the offensive fore. Defender Morgan Thomasian and keeper Colleen Maher have been integral parts of a defense which owns nine shutouts and has been touched for 10 goals all year. It's given up two goals in a match just once this fall.

REMATCHES ANYONE?: Allentown fell to first-round opponent West Windsor North, 5-1, on Sept. 29 but has played to a 7-3-1 mark since the setback. Sarah Mottram and Shelby Doll have been part of an offensive resurgence in that stretch. Jackie Kercheval (17 goals, 14 assists), Olivia Haase (8 goals, 8 assists) and Lexie Forsell (7 goals) will test Allentown's defense early and often.

Freehold Borough posted a pair of regular-season triumphs over Neptune by counts of 3-0 and 5-0. Nicole Paulucci collected two goals and an assist in the two meetings.

NO TIE THIS TIME: Hopewell Valley (13-3-2) settled for a 1-1 draw with Hamilton (4-9-4) when last they met on Oct. 22. Look for lightning-quick Emily Kianka (10 goals) and Leigh Applestein (10 goals) to be assertive in settling the score.

Martin Griff / The TimesKelly Williams (5) of Hopewell Valley is part of a formidable lineup.

BEWARE OF PRINCETON: Just ask mighty Pennington. The prep powerhouse was taken into overtime by the Little Tigers before bowing, 2-1, in the semis of the Mercer County Tournament. Keeper Gabby Vukasin is as good as it gets minding the net while Paula Levine (13 goals, 8 assists), Emma Karp (12 goals, 11 assists) and Lexi Stasi (6 goals) form a potent attack.

TEAM TO WATCH: I'd be wary of Holmdel (10-6-2). Angela Pento (13 goals) is accomplised, Kaylnn Nelson is an ideal complement and its grueling schedule served as a perfect post-season primer.